Haydn's Farewell Symphony
$33.29
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
15 April 2016
Summary
Clear storytelling and engaging artwork reveal the story behind Joseph Haydn’s composition of The Farewell Symphony.An engaging look at the inspiration behind Haydn’s Farewell Symphony.In 1772, the blustery, bellowing Prince Nicholas of Esterhazy moves his life–and his musicians–to his summer estate and keeps them separated from their families for months. The royal music director, Joseph Haydn, appeals to the prince on their behalf. After being rebuffed by the prince, Haydn composes a symphon…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781580895279 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1580895271 |
| Author: | Anna Harwell Celenza, JoAnn Kitchel |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 15 April 2016 |
| Weight: | 380g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 238mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Once Upon a Masterpiece |
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About The Author
Anna Harwell Celenza
Anna Harwell Celenza is a musicologist and the author of several books for adults and children regarding music history and the history of art. Her children’s books include THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY, PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION, GERSHWIN’S RHAPSODY IN BLUE, and VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS. Anna lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
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